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CAMPAIGN: Alex Davies-Jones MP along with Claire Throssell MBE and MP Marie Tidball.

Claire picks up MP allies in her battle for change

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Meeting will decide if asylum seekers return

Coun Hannah Kitching

Lib Dems fume over MPs’ winter fuel votes

ELECTED: Coun Hannah Kitching alongside recently-elected town councillor Matthew Nicholson.

By-election win for Lib Dems

FRUSTRATED: Benedikt Stranak

Inflation has ‘made us poorer’, says expert

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Council warning over ‘difficult decisions’

Main image for Backlash as town’s MPs vote to axe winter fuel payments

Backlash as town’s MPs vote to axe winter fuel payments

Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball

MPs say £100k donations help them do their jobs

Polling cards fall victim to funding issues

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Cineworld rent reduction expected after closure threat

Main image for Thousands of Barnsley pensioners to lose winter fuel payments

Thousands of Barnsley pensioners to lose winter fuel payments

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By-election candidates are announced

PLEDGE: Labour members discuss what’s next in the long search for answers over the Battle of Orgreave.

New push for ‘Battle of Orgreave’ truth - forty years on

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Council buildings could be sold to balance books

KEEL PROPOSAL: Coun James Higginbottom at the stairfoot roundabout complex, which could be set for more changes. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093367

Bid to stop roundabout congestion begins

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Barnsley MPs vote against scrapping child benefit cap

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Former MP takes on new TV host role

Minister Liz Kendall

Liz Kendall praises council’s groundbreaking report

LANDMARK SCHEME: Leaders gather at Barnsley Town Hall to unveil the Pathways to Work project. Picture: Shaun Colborn.

‘Major shake-up’ of benefits system needed, says Pathways to Work report

Main image for Council proposal to spend over £42m on social housing stock

Council proposal to spend over £42m on social housing stock

Dorothy Higginbottom gave almost 55 years’ service to the parish council.

Angry residents call for vote of no confidence in parish council

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Stephanie Peacock pleased with 'clear win' in Barnsley South

Main image for Barnsley North MP Dan Jarvis doubles his majority

Barnsley North MP Dan Jarvis doubles his majority

Vote counter sent home after concerns

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'Reform vote not enough to oust two Labour MPs' - Sir Steve Houghton

Main image for Reform candidate David White thinks 'stars might be aligning'

Reform candidate David White thinks 'stars might be aligning'

Bob Lomas with former leader Richard Tice and Barnsley South candidate David White

Nigel Farage wants ‘nothing’ to do with Barnsley North candidate Robert Lomas

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Barnsley South

Main image for Polls claim Reform are closing in on two Barnsley seats

Polls claim Reform are closing in on two Barnsley seats

GUILTY: Josh Greally.

Man pleads guilty to Nigel Farage ‘attack’

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Cates’ ‘deep respect’ for Farage but pledges loyalty to Tories

PLEDGE: Candidates discuss what’s next in the long search for answers over the Battle of Orgreave.

Orgreave investigation promised by candidates

Andrew Davies - Green Party

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: Meet the candidates

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Labour pledges £700-a-year boost for ex-miners

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Man charged after objects thrown at Nigel Farage

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Council performance outlined in latest report

Coppard ‘more 101 than 999’ says angry councillor

Main image for £70m paid off council debts but more borrowing may be ahead

£70m paid off council debts but more borrowing may be ahead

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Kids must be protected from ‘wild west’ of the internet Cates

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MP takes miners’ plight to Parliament

Main image for Call for PM to scrap ‘cruel and harmful’ policy

Call for PM to scrap ‘cruel and harmful’ policy

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Cates cleared of breaching lockdown rules

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Town hall ‘rich list’ is revealed

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Resurfacing key routes set to be council priority

Tony Nuttall and George Arthur with deputy leader of Barnsley Council Caroline Makinson.

Letter demands vote on ceasefire

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Cates callls for tougher film age ratings

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Full list of local election candidates

RETIRING: Jeff Ennis. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093006

Jeff reflects on four decades in politics